Tough, spreading evergreen perennial. Golden yellow flowers over fresh bronze leaves in early spring. Plant in light shade, away from summer drought and winter waterlogging, but water in well in its first year.

A recently discovered and (to the best of our knowledge) yet unnamed species discovered by Darrell Probst, who introduced it in 2010. It appears however to have adopted the name “Simple Beauty” on the internet. Unusual in that the large glossy elongated leaves appear singly, rather in their normal triplet form. Flower spikes above [...]

Upright flowering, with large creamy beige flowers. Raised by Julian Sutton of Desirable Plants in Totnes. Named in recognition of the RHS show at which this seedling was exhibited by us and caused a minor sensation in 2017.

American hybrid with pink and red flowers over mottled young leaves. H to 45cm. Humus rich light shade

Penny’s Primulas: About Us

Penny’s Primulas is a trading name for Staddon Farm Nurseries. The nursery is a small family run business, established in 1996. Penny and Melvyn will be your key contacts for processing your orders. Our North Devon nursery is not generally open to the public, but if you email us with a request, we will try to find a time for you to visit.

In Autumn 2013, Staddon Farm Nurseries was awarded National Collection status for Primula sieboldii Japanese cvs., by Plant Heritage, a UK charity whose aim is to preserve the diversity of garden plants in the British Isles.